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President’s Update:

Dave had many other jobs, mainly as the database manager. Bob, N8ZCC has taken on the job of database TDS updates and he continues to handle the job of coordination compliance. Dan,N8WKM, will continue to help with the database and building database applications. Some of these applications involve complicated coordination programming and database conversions. Other jobs that Dave handled include email maintenance, incorporation updates, web page maintenance, and others. These jobs are being absorbed by Dan until another volunteer or two is found.

Dave is continuing to serve as treasurer until December and still heavily involved it the database management as Bob and I are getting more comfortable with the custom MARC database program. Thanks again to Dave for all those years of volunteering and to the other MARC members who are taking on new jobs.

Go to http://www.miarc.com/activity.php , to see up to the minute activities of MARC. Part of the excellent new database programming by Dave.

73, Phil W8IC

Electronic Meeting Information:

The December 7, meeting is an Electronic Meeting at 1:00pm!

PHONE BRIDGE ONLY:

Use this ONLY if you are only using the phone.
Dial In Number:    712-770-4819
Access Code:      384775#
   1. Dial into bridge using Dial In Number
   2. Enter Event ID
   3. If the meeting organizer is already present,
        you'll be connected. If not, you'll be
        placed on hold until the organizer appears.

WEBMEETING & Phone Bridge:

Using your web browser

   1. Activate your Web Browser
   2. Go To https://join.freeconferencecall.com/marc-meeting
   3. Enter your name and email address
   4. Click the phone icon, you will have a choice to
        select using a telephone or your computer for
        audio if you have speakers and mic.
   5. If you select computer you should connect.
   6. If selecting telephone you will be presented with a number
        to dial and an access code.
   7. When prompted enter the access code followed by the # symbol.
   8. Once the audio connects you will need to press # once again
        and enter the synch code followed by the # symbol.
   9. You should now be connected.
       

Participation in the webmeeting is only needed for things like slideshow presentations, or use of a whiteboard where someone may need to do an illistration. It also allows us the opportunity to display the actual text of a motion for everyone to read. If you are unable to participate in the webmeeting you may still join in on the phone bridge from wherever you are.

MARC Meeting Minutes

Date: September 7, 2019
This meeting took place in Lansing, at Delta Twp. Fire Department.

Officers:

President: Phil Manor, W8IC
Vice President: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Secretary: Ann Manor, KT8F
Treasurer: Dave Johnson, WD8DJB
*Director: Jim Kvochick, K8JK
*Director: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Coordinator: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Coordinator: Phil Manor, W8IC
Coordinator: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Coordinator: Bob Walchli, N8ZCC
Database Manager: Dave Johnson, WD8DJB
Newsletter Editor: Dan Thompson, N8WKM

Absent: Indicated by * above
Visitors: Joe Raznik, WB2ADX


Note: call signs of board members are not repeated in the minutes as they are listed above.

Meeting called to order by Phil at 1:11 PM

Minutes of the June meeting were read by Ann. Motion to approve minutes from the June meeting was made by Dave, seconded by Dan, vote taken, motion passed.
Treasurer's report provided by Dave.
Motion to approve the report was made by Dan, seconded by Ann, vote taken, Motion passed.

Old Business:

Resolutions #17 and #18 are part of the bylaws as of the last meeting. Phil has not had the time to put them into bylaw language and send it to the database manager. He will prepare them and send them as time permits over the next couple of months

A discussion about Dave retiring and finding members to take up the various jobs that Dave has been doing. He has been Database Manager for 20 years or more, as well as holding several other jobs. Dan will maintain the integrity of the database and web page until those positions are filled. Bob will do the database updates from TDS renewals/updates and new applications. Phil will do the database updates for provisional coordinations, provisional to final coordinations, and new coordinations that he issues. Dan will maintain the email system for now.

Dan will do the treasurer's job until a treasurer is elected. (Ed.note: Dave remains in office until December 1, 2019 per MARC Bylaws). A new form will be signed by the new treasurer, Dan and Phil to update the bank account when a treasurer is elected.

Possession of the MARC laptop has been transferred to Dan from Dave. More discussion on Dave's jobs and how they evolved over the years.

New Business:

Elections: Phil opened the nomination process of elections. Treasurer: No candidates. Vice President: Dan is the incumbent VP. Director: Jim is the incumbent director. No challenging candidates for these offices.
Dan moved that we postpone the election for treasurer until a suitable candidate can be found. Seconded by Ann. Vote taken, motion passed.
Bob made a motion that the secretary cast a unanimous ballot for the Vice President and Board Member positions. Seconded by Dave, vote taken, motion passed.

Re-elected for a term of 2 years: Vice president, Dan, N8WKM, director, Jim, K8JK.

Bob recommended sending out post cards instead of registered letters, as notification reminders that the TDS is due to be renewed. To be done after an email or phone call contact cannot be made. It was determined that the cost involved is for postage expenses and refundable by the MARC Treasurer.

Dave will renew the MARC state incorporation this month. A new form will be needed once a Treasurer is elected.

The application for coordination from Cody Wright, WA8ZZM was discussed and approved.

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Dan, seconded by Dave, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 2:11 PM.

Note: The next meeting will be conducted electronically on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 1:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Manor, KT8F, Recording Secretary

Treasurer's Report
For the Period: 08/31/2019 - 11/30/2019

MARC Funds balance on 08/31/2019 was $ 3,948.47

Income for September, October and November was $ 102.25 from dues and interest.
Expenses for September, October and November were $ 404.60 for State of Michigan
Non-Profit filing, Site5 Website Hosting 1yr, Antivirus Software Licenses (3@2 yrs),
Laptop Battery Replacement, PayPal fees and postage.

MARC Funds balance on 11/30/02019 was $ 3,640.81

Respectfully Submitted,
Dave Johnson, WD8DJB
MARC Treasurer

Supporting Detail

MARC Funds as of 08/31/2019